Staff reports, The Examiner
2007-06-29 10:00:00.0
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Mayor Gavin Newsom’s controversial plan to establish a Tenderloin Community Justice Center is still in play, even though the $754,000 set aside for the center was reduced on Thursday to $500,000.

The Board of Supervisors Budget and Finance Committee reduced the amount during its review Thursday of Newsom’s proposed city budget and put it on reserve. The committee said it would consider releasing the funds when a more detailed plan is presented.

The center is modeled after New York City’s Midtown Community Court, which takes those who commit misdemeanors and low-level offenses, such as graffiti, prostitution and public urination, off the streets and into the court where they face penalties and are connected with services to help them turnaround their lives.

Directive to create council with focus on at-risk youths

Mayor Gavin Newsom on Tuesday issued a directive aimed at reducing violence this summer.

In addition to calling for law enforcement resources to be enhanced at “hot spots,” the directive creates a “Summer Street Violence Prevention Council,” whose job is to assess city services for at-risk youth and those affected by violence, and focus those services on hot spots.

DISTRICT ATTORNEY’S OFFICE

Boston firm agrees to settle lawsuit with The City

A Boston mortgage company will pay $500,000 in civil penalties, costs and attorneys’ fees after reaching a settlement with District Attorney Kamala Harris, her office announced Thursday.

Credit Suisse First Boston Mortgage Securities Corp. was alleged to have unintentionally disclosed the Social Security numbers and other private information of 1,224 people who obtained mortgages on California Property through the company.

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Mayor: Gavin Newsom

Supervisors: Jake McGoldrick - District 1; Michela Alioto-Pier – District 2; Aaron Peskin - District 3; Ed Jew - District 4; Ross Mirkarimi - District 5; Chris Daly – District 6; Sean Elsbernd - District 7; Bevan Dufty - District 8; Tom Ammiano - District 9; Sophie Maxwell - District 10; Gerardo Sandoval – District 11